MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION INFINION CX; STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR PAIN RELIEF

Model Number SC-2317-70

Device Problems Fracture (1260); High impedance (1291); Unexpected Therapeutic Results (1631)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/14/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Exact date unknown, event occurred more than a week ago from the date the manufacturer became aware of the event.Additional suspect medical device component involved in the event: product family: scs-linear leads.Upn: m365sc2317700.Model: sc-2317-70.Serial: (b)(4).Batch: 21680425.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient experienced loss of stimulation due to high impedances and lead fracture.The patient underwent a lead replacement procedure and was doing well postoperatively.The explanted leads were not returned as they were discarded by the medical facility.

• Brand Name: INFINION CX
• Type of Device: STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR PAIN RELIEF
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer Contact: talar tahmasian ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 6619494863
• MDR Report Key: 14689919
• MDR Text Key: 295441565
• Report Number: 3006630150-2022-02865
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729861638
• UDI-Public: 08714729861638
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P030017
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/14/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/14/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 02/02/2020
• Device Model Number: SC-2317-70
• Device Catalogue Number: SC-2317-70
• Device Lot Number: 21680425
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/07/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 59 YR
• Patient Sex: Male